Groin herniation

Groin hernias (herniae also used) may be congenital or acquired, and represent a large proportion of all abdominal wall herniaehernias.

The subtypes based on location are:

• inguinal hernia
  • direct inguinal hernia
  • indirect inguinal hernia: five times commoner than direct
    • Amyand hernia
  • pantaloon hernia (combined direct and indirect inguinal herniaehernias)
• femoral hernia
  • De Garengeot hernia